Lisa joined the Grace Community School team in 2022. Over the years, she has taught math, served as a college guidance counselor, and currently works as the Student Activities Director and Chapel Coordinator. She loves to run and swimming is also part of her life all of her kids swim year-round! Melissa was honored to serve as Chaplain her Sophomore year of Apache Belles. Just mention:Anything! As a family, they have served in mission capacities in Brazil, Mexico, Central America, Africa, the Philippines, India and within the USA. Heather received her bachelors degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. She and her husband, Brandon,, B.S.Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University. She is a 2003 graduate of Grace Community School. Explore. Surgery Technology & A.A.S. Sarah earned her bachelors degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology from the University of California, San Diego. She provides staff, parent, and student support for RenWeb, our school management system, and serves as the registrar for the guidance office. He has been a LSU fan his entire life and his. Weddings. He also coaches a girls club team for FC Dallas in Tyler. The Linville family are active members at Green Acres Baptist Church. Jobs . Strike up a conversation. Close . She has continued to stay actively involved in the Apache Belle alumni organization as well as local fitness and dance organizations wherever she has lived. Kellie has taught biology at Grace Community School since 2021. Giving. She, too, is currently working at Grace Community School in the middle school as the eighth grade math teacher. She and her. Ms. Bice holds a BA degree from Sam Houston State University and MA from University of Houston at Clear Lake City. Before coming to Grace, she taught in both the Klein and Plano public school systems for ten years. Prior to joining GCS, John was a professor in the School of Education at The University of Texas at Tyler for 16 years where he taught and trained math teachers, published papers, and secured grant funding. She has taught junior kindergarten, kindergarten, and third grade for four years at Lake Norman Christian School in Davidson, North Carolina. Food Pantries. Nathanael has been serving as the Students Director at Grace since 2019. Rons wife of 32 years is now with the Lord. She enjoyed her experience working as an assistant reading and math editor for an educational publisher in Baltimore. GIVE Chelsea Thauwald is the Content Communications Coordinator at Grace Community School. 2,825 were here. Melissa has been the middle school art teacher and high school art and ceramics teacher since 2014. Matthew and his wife, Michele, have attended Grace since November of 1989! His coaching highlights include: 2013- 5th place at USAV National Volleyball Championships (15s),2014- 5th place at AAU National Volleyball Championships (16s),2015- 5th place at AAU National Volleyball Championships (17s),2016- 14th place at USAV National Volleyball Championships (18s). Gail feels that she was called to work with younger children, and their pure hearts bring her so much joy! Tim grew up in Houston where his dad was the Pastor of Sharpstown Baptist Church for many years and he is pleased to be back in Texas near family and involved again in CC/T&F at GCS. Kelley and her husband have been married for 31 years, and they are blessed with two children, two children-in-law and two grandsons. Coach Chris has been married to his wife Jennifer for 15 years and their daughter Sadie will be attending Grace Community High School starting in the fall. Kim joined the Grace Community School team in 2021. Timothy has a BS in Marine Biology from Texas A&M, where he also minored in Chemistry and Diving Technology and Methods. Wes has eight years of experience, having served in many roles, including administration, teacher, and coach at both Gladewater High School and Brownsboro High School. Rhonda joined the Grace Early Education team in 2010 as the Director of Early Education in Lindale. Joanne has been a stay at home mom for many years and has worked in various companies working in office administration. His motto for his teams is, You cant play the perfect game, but you can always give a perfect effort., Mitch currently resides in Tyler, Texas, with his wife of 28 years, Sherri, and he has two great children, a son, Jake, and a daughter, Brittany. Rainey has taught middle school at Grace since 2013 in the areas of 8th grade English and 6th grade Reading. in Political Science from Texas A&M University. She and her husband Keith have four adult children and five grandchildren. She has an Associate of Art degree from Southwestern University in Waxahachie, Texas. Strike up a conversation. He has been with GCS since 2010 as a physics teacher, track and football coach. . Hannah, his daughter, is a 2017 graduate of Grace and currently lives in Louisville, KY, with her husband, Dominic DEttorre, and they actively serve their local church. Grace Community Church, Tucson, Arizona, Ministry Staff. She and her family attend Rock Hill Baptist Church in Chandler. He enjoys cooking and baking, especially cajun/creole food. Prior to joining the communications department, Chelsea enjoyed a long career in the photography industry, where she worked with large corporations and small businesses. She also continued her education and obtained her Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from ACU. Tim and Jana have two daughters: Bailee and Macey. Jeff teaches high school mathematics and directs the Grace Community Drumline, which was established in 1998. Luke Wisehart. Amanda joined the Grace Community School team in 2022 to serve as a third grade teacher. He taught biology in the high school and now teaches 7th grade Life Science. Grace Church is a life-giving church, marked by the presence of God, activating us to impact others. Eddie has been married to Misty for 30 years and has two sons Aston (25) and Logan (20). 2. Garrett, 2017 & Jordan, 2019 are. We believe that God desires every Christian to live a life that reflects Christ to those around us. Michael Miller. Jill leads the weekly chapels, and this is her favorite part of the week! His full-time portfolio includes marketing director for a national real estate company, a production artist for an international advertising agency, and a. She received a bachelors degree from Texas College and has worked in church administration for over 25 years. Director of Daily Operations of Grace Early Education, Victoria joined the Grace EEC-Tyler team in 2013. John and his wife, Bonita (Bo), have two daughters at Grace, Ela and Madeline. They have four beautiful daughters, Haley (and husband Joe), Bradi-Kathryn (and husband Stephen), Madison, and Christin. 4. Her husband, Michael, works as the student minister at Green Acres Baptist ChurchFlint Campus. She spent six years in public education in Texas and the other 26 years in Christian education. He also writes a weekly blog on spiritual, education, cultural, and parenting issues. more agency info Program Categories. She received her bachelors degree from Cedarville University in Ohio. The Doziers are members of Green Acres Baptist Church. Phyllissa began her teaching career in 2006 at a charter elementary school as a paraprofessional for three years when she was asked to create a Response to Intervention program for third through sixth graders. Their family enjoys being involved at First Baptist Church, South Campus where she and Frank teach first grade Sunday School. She received a bachelors degree in Christian studies with a minor in biblical studies from Dallas Baptist University, her masters degree in Christian education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and her Ed.D. She loves going to the beach, reading, listening to music, cooking and taking walks. They are most looking forward to beginning their marriage alongside this life-giving community of believers at Grace. Prior to joining GCS, Randi taught second grade in Tyler public school after moving from the Houston/Katy area, where she taught preschool at a Christian school. Grace For All 2023 Culture Shift 00:00 04:15 % buffered To develop a culture of multiplication where others discover God with me, belong in God's family with me, serve God with me and go with me! He has had coaching stints at Garland High School, Allen High School, Highland Park High School, Richardson High School, and Liberty Christian School. She is a member of Grace Community Church in Tyler where she is active in the womens ministry. Before joining Grace, she taught middle school English and writing after graduating from A&M in 1992. His mantra: Compete-Finish-Love. Rainey and Joe have been active members at Marvin United Methodist Church for 32 years. . He earned his PhD in Leadership Studies at Dallas Baptist University. Just mention:Golf, music, or the Lord! She has over 20 years of experience teaching voice and directing choirs in both public and private schools from the middle school to collegiate level. He. Prior to being called to full-time ministry, Chris was a corporate sales leader at Tom James Clothiers for 25 years. Additionally, Coach Hope spent five summers coaching the McKinney Marshals in the Texas Collegiate League earning four playoff appearances, three championship berths and a league title in 2006. Tonya and her husband, David, have three children, including a Texas Tech University graduate and two daughters who attend GCS. Strike up a conversation. She and her husband, Chris, have three children, two at Grace Community High School and one at. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, cooking, and attending Aggie football games. She grew up in East Texas and graduated from Harding University where she met her husband, Devan. Krystal and her husband, Chase, have two children, Kalynn and Kynlee, who both attend GCS. She and her husband, Greg, have 8 children, and their youngest will be attending Grace. The Next Generation Pastor will be a member of the church staff. He also loves art and photography, and has been drawing and painting since childhood. Tracy received his bachelors degree, M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Kameron has taught foreign language for over 10 years and in several different countries. Meanwhile, she was also involved with campus ministry and spent the summers of her underclassmen years on mission trips. Tandy serves as the assistant principal of the high school and joined Grace in 2019. She loves spending time with her family and their two dogs, Kingsley and Penny. All Departments All Departments Administration Admissions Arts Athletics College Guidance Early Education She joined the staff in 2022. She and her husband, Robert, have four grown sons and two grandchildren. He has served as a youth pastor in Houston and currently serves as an elder and teaching pastor at Grace Community Church. Sundees youngest daughter, Avery, attends Grace Community School. Therefore, we believe in being incredibly intentional about how we treat every single person God puts in our path (Romans 3:23, Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16). Karen received her bachelors degree in Computing Science from Texas A&M. Shes been in a community group in Clarksville and also has been a part in Rooted with a bunch of lovely ladies. Angie was excited to rejoin the Grace Community team in 2018 after previously teaching fourth and fifth grades from 2011 to 2016. He is an experienced track and football coach, and he previously served as the head varsity football coach at Grace Community School from 2006 to 2017. In addition to soccer, Coach Hemphill has coached middle school and high school football at Grace Community School since 2010. (Ephesians 4:11; Titus 1:5). ropical plants, books you love, the Philippines! Our Valued Support Staff. One of his favorite races is the Rose City Triathlon were he competed individually, but also enjoys putting together relay teams stacked with several of his students. The Dark Knight 1.) The Tauschers moved from Andover, KS to Tyler in 2011. Coach Barker has worked as the Teen and Health & P.E. Nursery Staff Purpose: To provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at our church, ages 0-5 years in a clean environment that enables them to grow. She and her husband, Dan, are the parents of Christopher and Leslie, Carter and Kelley Grace and Caeden.